Sheebah Karungi has publicly applauded fellow singer Lydia Jazmine, praising her resilience, discipline and determination after years of building a successful music career.
In a message shared on social media, Sheebah reflected on their journey, saying they entered the music industry around the same time and worked with many of the same people.
She said watching Lydia grow into the woman and artist she is today has been inspiring.
Looking beyond the fame, Sheebah acknowledged the challenges many female artists face while trying to succeed in an industry largely dominated by men.
She said she understands the sacrifices, disappointments, loneliness and pressure that come with the journey, making Lydia’s success even more meaningful.
I celebrate your resilience. I celebrate your discipline. I celebrate your consistency. I celebrate your courage. I celebrate your kindness too. Some people mistake kindness for weakness. Some people take good hearts for granted. But never let this world harden you. Your kindness is one of the reasons you’ve remained so deeply loved.
Sheebah also commended Lydia for supporting fellow artists without expecting anything in return, saying that generosity reflects the kind of person she has remained despite her success.
More than anything, however, Sheebah admired Lydia’s determination to keep investing in herself, even when others doubted her.
And today, you stand as a woman who can proudly say, “I built this.” Not many people understand what it means to build something from absolutely nothing. They see the lights, the applause, the success but they never see the sleepless nights, the disappointments, the sacrifices, the fear, or the faith it took to get there.
Sheebah ended her message by encouraging Lydia never to question her worth, reminding her that every achievement came through hard work, persistence and grace.